Malta: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2019

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Malta

The revenue of the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Malta

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production, however, continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production attained its maximum level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Malta

In 2018, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported from Malta amounted to X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Malta exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest exporter of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), Spain (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. Iran (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Iran (+X%), India (+X%), Oman (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Spain (+X%) and Japan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-X%) and Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+X p.p.), Oman (+X p.p.), Spain (+X p.p.), Iran (+X p.p.), Vietnam (+X p.p.), Turkey (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.) and Japan (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of Thailand (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Thailand ($X) and Oman ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, Iran, Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Canada, Turkey and Malta lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, Vietnam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. In general, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Malta export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Malta

In 2018, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imported into Malta totaled X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports reached their maximum at X tons in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports totaled $X in 2018. In general, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports, however, continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports reached their peak of $X. From 2015 to 2018, the growth of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India represented the largest importer of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in the world, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2018. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Indonesia (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Free Zones (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Ukraine (+X%), Free Zones (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), Vietnam (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Japan (+X%), Taiwan, Chinese (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and Kuwait (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of India, Indonesia, Free Zones, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Vietnam and Japan increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the U.S. (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported gypsum, anhydrite and limestone into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

In India, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price, however, continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Malta import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform